What happened
Anushka Yadav in hammer throw and Sindhushree G. in pole vault secured places for the Asian Games through record-breaking performances at the National Inter-State athletics championships in Bhubaneswar. The feature matters because it is not only about two medals prospects; it also reflects how Indian athletics talent emerges through coaching, family support, injury recovery, and access to equipment.
Background and earlier position
Anushka Yadav, an 18-year-old from Baleni village in Uttar Pradesh’s Baghpat district, began with sprinting before shifting to hammer throw under her father’s influence. Her father, Sushil, had been a local-level hammer thrower while farming. Her progression included junior-level competitions, an earlier personal best at the National Games in Dehradun, and a return from a knee injury caused by a farm accident.
Sindhushree G., aged 25, entered athletics with strong support from her late father, R. Ganesh, an electrician. She joined the Sports Authority of India centre in Bengaluru in 2016 and later carried the emotional memory of her father’s wish to see her represent India. Financial constraints and equipment shortages remained central to her career path.
What changed now
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